API Audio 1608 Recording Console - Manual (Page 58)

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Basic Record and Mix Connections
The diagram below shows the connections between a 1608 and a DAW (or other multitrack
recorded) for both recording and mixing without changing connections on the rear panel.
For recording, select the Mic or Instrument input on the 1608 channels and output to the DAW
via the Channel Direct Output or Summing Bus assignments. The Echo Returns can be used as
addition input channels as needed, feeding the DAW via assignments to the Summing Buses.
During recording, a stereo mix can be created in the DAW and monitored as described in the
Multitrack Recording scenarios above.
For mixing, select the Line input on the channels and assign them to the Program Bus for stereo
mixing and the Program Bus and/or Summing Buses for surround mixing. The Echo Returns
can be assigned accordingly and used to return additional channels from the DAW or returns
from outboard effects processors.
10.3 DAW Hybrid
It is possible to use the 1608 as both the input path to a multitrack recorder or DAW and a
return path for mixing as well. This is accomplished by interfacing the recorder or DAW within
the channel signal flow. This simultaneously provides high-quality input paths for recording and
powerful analog mixing capabilities. It is best suited for use with a DAW, but could be used
with any multitrack recorder. Possible configurations include:
Preamp Output to DAW Input – DAW Output to Equalizer Input:
 Input Path: Preamp Only
 Return Path: EQ, Insert, Fader, Filter, Panning, Output Assignments, Echo/Aux Sends
Insert Send (EQ Output) to DAW Input – DAW Output to Insert Return (Fader Input):
 Input Path: Preamp and EQ
 Return Path: Fader, Filter, Panning, Output Assignments, Echo/Aux Sends
Additional signal processing can be added at any point in the patching if needed.
Another possible configuration is using the 1608 channels to feed the multitrack recorder or
DAW and the Echo Returns as multitrack returns (or vice-versa). This might require sub-
grouping the tracks before feeding the DAW outputs.